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2014.01.31Release
Optimal Biz for Mobile, Japan’s #1 MDM for three years running, releases a powerful new version with an enhanced MAM feature!
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Press Release
1/31/2014
OPTiM Corporation
Optimal Biz for Mobile, Japan’s #1 MDM for three years running,
releases a powerful new version with an enhanced MAM feature!
Tokyo (January 31, 2014) – OPTiM, a leading provider of online IT support solutions that enable creativity, collaboration and convenience, proudly announces that Optimal Biz for Mobile, Japan’s #1※1 MDM※2, has upgraded to version 5.9.0 on January 31. A variety of additional features, including an enhanced MAM feature for iOS devices※3, will be available at no extra charge.
Optimal Biz for Mobile’s website：
https://www.optim.com/products/bizformobile
Watch our YouTube video announcing the upgrade: ：
http://youtu.be/XCb-1_99tDM
The enhanced MAM feature offers silent installation※4 and silent uninstallation※5, which reduce the administrator’s time spent setting up a large number of iOS devices. Also, the ability to remotely wipe managed applications and business data such as Mail, Contacts and Calendar allows administrators to manage private data and business data separately, and supports the introduction of BYOD.
Other new features for iOS devices include web filtering※4 and global HTTP proxy configuration※4. These features can be configured on the Optimal Biz management site, so there’s no need for Apple Configurator※6. Also, it’s now possible to upload and distribute multiple CA certificates and client certificates for Android devices in bulk, further reducing the administrator’s set-up time.
For a summary of new features, please see below.
OPTiM will continue working to provide cutting-edge “Optimal Biz for Mobile” services with each subsequent version-up. For the latest product and version-up information, please visit our website.
※1 Source: “ITR Market View: Enterprise Mobile Management / Mobile Application Development 2013,” by ITR Corporation.
※2 MDM stands for “Mobile Device Management,” an enterprise solution that collectively manages all employee smart devices and offers security when a device is lost or stolen. MDM provides features such as remote lock and prevention of malicious application launch.
※3 MAM stands for “Mobile Application Management,” a support service for businesses which allows management of integrated business applications on smartphones and tablet devices.
※4 Supports only iOS 7 devices with “Supervised Mode” setting ON.
※5 Supports only a managed application, and iOS 5 and later devices.
※6 Apple Configurator is only required for the initial configuration of iOS devices in Supervised Mode.
Watch our YouTube video announcing the upgrade:
http://youtu.be/XCb-1_99tDM
New features included in Optimal Biz for Mobile version 5.9.0
■MAM for iOS
＜Feature＞
Application installation and uninstallation
＜Outline＞
・Supports push delivery of applications, silent installation and silent uninstallation
・Reduces operational costs in the initial introduction
・Supports introduction of BYOD
＜Supported OS＞
iOS(iOS 5～)
＜Feature＞
Remote wipe of business data only
＜Outline＞
・Wipes business applications and corresponding data
・Private data won’t be wiped
・Safest measure for lost devices in BYOD environment
＜Supported OS＞
iOS(iOS 5～)
＜Feature＞
Provisioning profile upload and distribution
＜Outline＞
・Distributes multiple provisioning profiles of a uniquely developed application in bulk
・Reduces administrator workload
＜Supported OS＞
iOS
■iOS features enhancement
＜Feature＞
Improved device profile display
＜Outline＞
・Additional display for the iOS device profile, making it possible to check detailed device settings
＜Supported OS＞
iOS(Partly iOS 7～)
＜Feature＞
Expanded number of controllable items in the configuration profile
＜Outline＞
・“Open-In control” is available
・Additional “restricted” items can be controlled via the supervised device, such as AirDrop and iMessage
＜Supported OS＞
iOS(Partly iOS 7～)
＜Feature＞
Improved location acquisition
＜Outline＞
・“Update” button added on the management site for iOS device’s location
・Multiple opportunities available for location sync
・More accurate location information thanks to added sync opportunities
＜Supported OS＞
iOS(iOS 7～)
＜Feature＞
Global HTTP proxy configuration ※4
＜Outline＞
・Added a proxy configuration for both mobile network and Wi-Fi connection
・Makes data communication secure
＜Supported OS＞
iOS(iOS 7～)
＜Feature＞
Web filtering ※4 (Black list and White list)
＜Outline＞
・Added web filtering for Safari and other browsers
・Prohibits connection to inappropriate websites
＜Supported OS＞
iOS(iOS 7～)
＜Feature＞
Added an Exchange setting
＜Outline＞
・Prohibits transferring emails and sending emails via a third-party application
・Prohibits abuse of business email address
＜Supported OS＞
iOS(iOS 5～)
■Other improved feature
＜Feature＞
Modified logic for Camera restriction
＜Outline＞
・Prohibits only the “camera function” of an application requiring the camera’s authorization
・Improves excessive launch of applications requiring the camera’s authorization
＜Supported OS＞
Android(TM)(Android 4.0～)
＜Feature＞
Bulk upload and distribution of CA certificates/client certificates
＜Outline＞
・Uploads and distributes multiple certificates in bulk
・Reduces administrator’s time spent on certificate management and distribution
・Provides secure intranet server access
＜Supported OS＞
Android(TM)(Android 4.0～)
＜Feature＞
Optimal Browser
＜Outline＞
・Supports downloads from HTTPS sites
＜Supported OS＞
Android(TM)(Android 4.0～)
＜Feature＞
Enhanced hierarchy management
＜Outline＞
・Realizes configuration in bulk by group unit and the import/export of group information
・Reduces administrator’s time spent configuring
＜Feature＞
Display the log’s server time
＜Outline＞
・Displays server time in addition to existing agent time
・Manages multiple devices located across different time zones
【About OPTiM】
Based in Tokyo, Japan, OPTiM provides solutions that reduce its clients’ support costs, with an overall focus on evolving online experiences to the point that the Internet becomes something you aren’t even conscious of, like breathing. OPTiM’s solutions’ suite includes setup, diagnostic and marketing tools for NGN and home networks, as well as mobile devices, routers, TVs, gaming platforms, multifunction peripherals, servers, printers and DVD recorders.
【Copyright / Trademark】
※ The corporate names and product names mentioned above are registered trademarks or trademarks.
※ The information presented in this press release is subject to change without notice.
※ Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
※ The iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® name and logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.
※ The iPhone trademark is used in accordance with AIPHONE Co. Limited’s license policy.
※ IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the United States and other countries, and is used in accordance with Cisco’s license policy.
【Inquiries About This Article】
OPTiM Corporation Marketing / Promotion Team
TEL: 81-3-6435-8570 FAX: 81-3-6435-8560
E-mail: press@optim.co.jp
Optimal Biz for Mobile Page: https://www.optim.com/products/bizformobile
